Antrim is a rural community in the Northwestern part of the
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax is the capital and most populous municipality of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. As of 2024, it is estimated that the population of the H ...
in the
Musquodoboit Valley
The Musquodoboit Valley ( ) is a valley and region in the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is administratively located in the municipality's Musquodoboit Valley & Dutch Settlement planning area and the western edge of the ...
on the ''Antrim Road'' off
Route 212.
According to the majority of residents, Antrim borders
Carroll's Corner where the pavement on Antrim Road meets the gravel section. It was first settled by the Kerrs, McMichael and McMullin families who came from
Antrim in
Northern Ireland
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. The community's early name was New Antrim.
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Antrim is home to the 69 hectare Antrim Demonstration Woodlot, a woodlot under the management of Nova Forest Alliance. It was developed in 1998 as part of Canada's Model Forest Program.[Nova Forest Alliance Leases Crown Land Woodlot -](_blank)
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Antrim Farms Ltd. is a large dairy farming operation run by the Schuurmans family.
Antrim was hit by a tornado on July 22, 2021.
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